Chromatoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Chromatoid is an adjective meaning Resembling chromatin.
Meaning
Resembling chromatin.
More Meanings
- (cytology) The part of a nucleus comprising DNA and proteins where chromosomes are formed.
Example Sentences
We have no direct evidence that excystation occurs while the chromatoids are present. The amoeba illustrated in Fig. 27 may be excysting with chromatoids. However, this may also be artificial excystation produced by fixation.
Word Forms
- chromatoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nucleoloid, nucleoliform, stromatiform, chrysaloid, chromoplastic, chromatophilic.
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